In 2003, I started writing a column I called “Homegrown” for The Gazette, as an outlet for my gardening obsession. The column has since been printed in various places online and in the newspaper, so I’m grateful to all of you who have followed along, as Homegrown marks its 10th anniversary this year. I also [...]
continue »Congratulations to Amy Anderson, winner of the “Locally Grown” book during Homegrown’s August photo contest. Amy posted photos of flowers at her home garden and a really nice Hen & Chicks pic! See all of the entries on the Homegrown Facebook page here. Thank you to all who entered!
continue »CEDAR RAPIDS — Next week, we’re rolling out some significant changes to The Gazette and TheGazette.com. Come Tuesday 9/4, the Community section returns, with local news and features organized by geographical region. This is where you’ll find Dave Rasdal’s Ramblin’ column on Mondays and Wednesdays, a new daily feature highlighting things to do, as well [...]
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Following are gardening and eco-events happening in Eastern Iowa in June 2012: Sat., June 2, noon; Geocaching 101, Indian Creek Nature Center, 6665 Otis Rd. SE. Jeff Goodson will teach you how to use a GPS receiver. Bring your own unit or borrow one of our Garmin units for an afternoon of fun and learning. [...]
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Following are seasonal farmers markets in Eastern Iowa. If you know of others, send information in an email to: Cindy.Hadish@SourceMedia.net An updated list will be available throughout the season. Allamakee County — Waukon, 3:30-6 p.m. Mondays, June 4 through Sept. 24, City Park; Extension Office, (563) 568-6345. — Harpers Ferry, 5-7 p.m. Fridays, June [...]
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Our instincts may tell us it’s too soon to plant in Iowa, but Mother Nature seems to say otherwise. Some gardeners are forging ahead with work that would normally happen in April or May. Orlan Love, our outdoor writer, said he has already planted peas, onions, spinach and kohlrabi in his garden in Quasqueton. “Those [...]
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Sonia Kendrick has moved steps beyond advocating for local foods. I highlighted some of the goals of her project, Feed Iowa First, in an article in The Gazette earlier this year. Kendrick is an Army veteran who wants to help provide nutritious produce for Iowans in need. She is attempting to fill that need with [...]
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It may be snowing today, but I know gardeners are itching to get going with their planting. Iowa’s weather in March gives us time to pause and prepare for the coming season. Linn County Master Gardener, Lisa Slattery, offers tips on seed selection that can help in that planning process: Once a gardener decides to [...]
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Following are gardening and eco-activities scheduled in Eastern Iowa during March 2012: Sat., March 3, 9 am – 4 pm, Spring Home and Gardening Gala, Johnson County Fairgrounds, New Extension Building, 265 Oak Crest Hill Rd SE, Iowa City. get directions. Save money, energy and time by creating a beautiful home and garden that work [...]
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The announcement today that Davy Jones has died and co-worker, Diana Nollen’s posting of her 1996 review of the Monkees’ Cedar Rapids performance, reminded me of one of my favorite stories I’ve done here. This ran in The Gazette on Aug. 30, 1996: Wild about Monkees: Englishman’s quest leads to C.R. fest Hey, hey, he’s [...]
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